(Combating new crown pneumonia) China responds to donation to WHO
China News Service, Beijing, March 9 (Reporter Zhang Ziyang) Regarding the question "What is the purpose of China's donation to the WHO", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang responded at a regular press conference in Beijing on the 9th that the Chinese side It is in response to WHO's call to support WHO with its practical advantages through practical actions, to better play a coordinating role in international action against the epidemic, especially to help small and medium-sized countries with weak public health systems to build a defense line against the epidemic.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang
A reporter asked: We have noticed that China has announced a donation of 20 million US dollars to WHO. Does the Chinese donation have a designated purpose? When will it be in place? What is the purpose of China's choice to donate to WHO at this time?
Geng Shuang responded that on March 7th, Ambassador Chen Xu, Chinese Representative to Geneva, met with World Health Organization Director-General Tan Desai and informed the Chinese government of its decision to donate US $ 20 million to WHO to support WHO's fight against new coronary pneumonia International cooperation in the epidemic. Director-General Tan Desai expressed his gratitude to the Chinese side and appreciated the Chinese government for overcoming its huge difficulties at the critical moment of the global epidemic response, generously donating to other developing countries, and extending a helping hand in a timely manner. He also stated that he will continue to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China to promote continuous substantial progress in international epidemic prevention and control cooperation.
Geng Shuang said that since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, WHO, under the leadership of Director-General Tan Desai, has played an important role in promoting countries' awareness of prevention, adhering to scientific and rational responses, and helping relevant countries to improve their health system capabilities. Approved.
Geng Shuang said that at present, the new crown pneumonia outbreak has spread and spread at multiple points around the world, and the urgency to carry out international joint prevention and control cooperation has further increased. This donation from China is in response to WHO's call to support WHO to continue to exert its professional advantages with practical actions, to better play a coordinating role in international action against the epidemic, especially to help small and medium-sized countries with weak public health systems to build Hold fast to the defense line of the epidemic. The Chinese donation will be used for designated purposes such as the prevention and control of new crown pneumonia and the construction of public health systems in developing countries. The specifics will be determined by the Chinese government in consultation with WHO and will be implemented as soon as possible.
"The virus knows no borders. China will continue to watch and help each other and help each other, actively support and participate in international cooperation to fight the epidemic, contribute to China's efforts to maintain regional and international public health security, and promote the building of a community of shared future for mankind." Geng Shuang said. (Finish)